Discipline in the Classroom (and Beyond)
This word is the focus of much discussion when it comes to the classroom and teachers.
The word, itself, has such an interesting etymology. If we take a look at the different origins and usages of the word as related to the classroom and education, it gets even more interesting.
According to etymonline.com, here are some insights:
*from Old French descepline “discipline, physical punishment; teaching; suffering; martyrdom”
*from Latin disciplina “instruction given, teaching, learning, knowledge,”
*related to the word disciple “one who follows another for the purpose of learning,”
So much has been researched and written about the topic of discipline in the classroom.
Today, it is referred to as “classroom management”.
No matter what we call it, first year teachers struggle with it.
And now, in the pandemic, even veteran teachers are struggling with it.
So, what can teachers do?
Use a “discipline ladder” or some other “system of behavior accountability” as they are called today? (more…)
